PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Speer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ortiz
vs
Speer

200 cm
18
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Speer!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ortiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Speer, pushing him back against the cage.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Speer's efforts to push away.
Ortiz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speer is defending well for now.
Ortiz misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speer lands a body punch.
Speer blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speer tries for a takedown but Ortiz manages to get underhooks.
Speer tries for a takedown but Ortiz manages to get underhooks.
Speer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ortiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tim Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Speer.
Speer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ortiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Speer tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Speer manages to circle out of the way.

Ortiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ortiz misses with some punches.
Ortiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries a body shot but Speer blocks it.
Speer is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Ortiz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortiz.
Speer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortiz is defending well.
Ortiz just leaning against Speer, taking a breather.
Speer managing to block the knees to the body from Ortiz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land.
Speer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speer.
Speer tries to break the clinch but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
Ortiz tries to work over Speer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Speer prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz has Speer pressed against the cage, preventing Speer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Speer has had enough of the clinch but Ortiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ortiz has a couple of punches blocked by Speer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Speer wants a takedown.
Ortiz keeps control of Speer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Ortiz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ortiz clinches up against the cage.
Speer tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Speer back against the cage.
Speer tries to circle away but Ortiz has him pinned against the cage.
Speer has Ortiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Speer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Ortiz.

It looks like Steve Speer has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speer misses with a punch on the inside.
Speer is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
Tim Ortiz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Speer tries to break free but Ortiz pushes him back against the cage.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speer blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Speer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Speer prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speer's elbow.

Speer breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Speer looks for the body kick but Ortiz saw that one coming.
Ortiz tries to counter by clinching up but Speer breaks away and moves out of range.

Ortiz has Speer up against the cage in a clinch.
Speer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speer.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speer's elbow.
Ortiz has a couple of punches blocked by Speer.
Speer working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Speer can't break the clinch.
Speer tries to circle away but Ortiz has him pinned against the cage.
Speer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
Speer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Speer wants a takedown but no success here.
Tim Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Speer.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Ortiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Speer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ortiz avoids the head kick by Speer.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Speer. Speer gets slowly back to his feet.

Speer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Speer lands in his opponent's guard.

Ortiz working for a triangle but Speer defends it easily.
Ortiz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is working hard here to advance position.
Speer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Speer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ortiz, up you get!
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Speer gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
Ortiz is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Speer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortiz after a bit of a struggle.
Tim Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Speer.
Speer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speer blocks a body shot from Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Speer blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Speer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Speer throws a combination. Ortiz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Speer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Speer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve Speer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ortiz rushes Speer and presses him up against the cage.
Speer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tim Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Speer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortiz prevents it.
Ortiz misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortiz.
Speer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Speer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ortiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
Steve Speer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Speer tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Speer back against the cage.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Speer controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Speer.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Ortiz!